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Watch the 2024 State of the City

On March 19, we premiered the 2024 State of the City video. In it, Ridgefield City Council walks through how the City plans for growth using a comprehensive plan, with a little help from our friend, Carty the crane.

Watch the 15-minute State of the City.

We are updating the plan that guides future growth in the City of Ridgefield. Learn more about Envision Ridgefield 2045 and how you can get involved: https://ridgefieldroundtable.org/comp-plan
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Council Update

March Meeting Highlights

  • Approval of Roundabout Committee's Recommended Design for N 56th Avenue at Pioneer Canyon Drive Roundabout
  • Public Hearing and Approval of Resolution No. 644, Support for Ridgefield School District's Proposition No. 10 and Proposition No. 11.
  • Proclamation: Red Cross Month (PDF)
  • Presentation of Abrams Park Master Plan Preliminary Concepts.
  • Ridgefield YMCA Recreation and Community Center Update

View full Agenda & Minutes*
*Meeting Minutes are added after they are approved at the following Council meeting.
Listen to Recorded Meeting Audio

Upcoming Meetings

City Council

  • Thursday, April 11, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
    • 5:30 PM: Study Session - City Council Appointment Candidate Interviews
    • 6:30 PM: General Session
  • Thursday, April 25, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
    • 6:30 PM: General Session

Planning Commission

  • Wednesday, April 3, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Parks Board

  • Wednesday, April 10, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center

Roundabout Committee

  • Monday, April 8, 6:30 PM, Ridgefield Administrative and Civic Center
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Active Projects

Abrams Park

The City of Ridgefield is developing a Master Plan that will outline a long-term vision for Abrams park. View project.

Overlook Park Splash Pad

Testing is underway on the Splash Pad at Overlook Park. You may see the jets on and the sun out, but its not quite ready for play yet. We look forward to announcing an opening date soon. View project.

Waterfront Park

The City is teaming up with the Port of Ridgefield to create a vibrant waterfront park along Lake River at the Ridgefield Waterfront. Work is underway to create a master plan for the park that considered community feedback, existing conditions and environmental constraints. View project.

Activities

Invasive Ivy Pull at Abrams Park

Join the Watershed Alliance as they lead an invasive English ivy pull in partnership with the Ridgefield Garden Club as part of the First Saturday activities on Saturday, April 6. Register to volunteer with the Watershed Alliance.

Waterfront Clean Up [FULL]

Volunteer to the clean up the Ridgefield Waterfront alongside the Watershed Alliance of SW Washington. Participate in picking up little along the shoreline, streets, grassy and walking areas. 9 AM-11:30 AM on Saturday, April 6. Registration is full and closed.
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Upcoming Community Events

Saturday, April 6: First Saturday "Green + Clean"

Help keep our Ridgefield community green and clean by participating in April First Saturday activities. Free Shredding service, Waterfront Clean Up Volunteer Event, Ivy Pulling Volunteer Event, and Community Garden Weeding. Learn more and sign up for volunteer events on our website

Saturday, April 20: Spring Clean Up

Spring Clean and beautify your home then bring your waste to our free disposal event! For a list of accepted items and more details, visit our website. Psst - we're also looking for volunteers to help out with this event - sign up today.

Saturday, May 4: Spring Festival

Join in our annual celebration of Spring and First Saturday events for crafts, vendor market, art show, plant sale, live music and more! Event details.

First Saturday Vendor Applications Now Open!

The First Saturday vendor applications are now live! We're accepting applications for vendors at our First Saturday events from May through October, and December.

The application process is easy. Access to registration, vendor guidelines, and FAQ's can be found on our website: https://ridgefieldwa.us/307/First-Saturdays-Vendor
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In Case You Missed It

News releases and announcements from the past month.

City Council Supports Ridgefield School District Propositions 10 and 11

On Thursday, March 14, Ridgefield City Council unanimously passed Resolution No. 644, supporting Ridgefield School District's Proposition 10 and 11 General Obligation Bonds. Read on...

City Council Candidate Public Forum

The City held a City Council Candidate Public Forum on Monday, March 25 as part of the Vacancy Appointment Process. A video recording of the forum is available. Read on...

Pioneer Street Jurisdiction Transfer Update

Pioneer Street will be transferred to the City of Ridgefield Jurisdiction from Washington State. Read on...

Ridgefield Recreation and Community Center Update, March 2024

The project team gave an update on the plan to partner with the YMCA and a private developer to build a Recreation and Community Center in Ridgefield. Read on...

Road Closures

Road Closure currently in effect on South Royle Road, through Friday. A separate, unrelated road closure is upcoming on North Royle Road beginning Monday. Read details for all road closures on our website.
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